English Explanatory Dictionary

advoke

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To summon or call (to a higher tribunal).

Pronunciation

/ədˈvəʊk/

Word forms

advoke advokes advoking advoked

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin advocare, formed from ad + vocare (“to call”). Doublet of advocate, avouch, and avow.

Related words

avoke
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